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Cleaning/descaling and sanitizing
Follett ice machines and dispensers, and their associated cleaning and sanitizing procedures, are designed
for use with potable water sources. The presence, or suspected presence, of infectious agents may call
for additional measures, including the replacement of components and more comprehensive disinfection
measures. Follett recommends that these cleaning and sanitizing procedures be reviewed with the appropriate
infectious agent subject matter experts to assure complete remediation.
Periodic cleaning/descaling and sanitizing of Follett’s ice and water dispenser and ice machine system
is required to ensure peak performance and delivery of clean, sanitary ice. The recommended cleaning
procedures that follow should be performed at least as frequently as recommended and more often if
environmental conditions dictate.
Cleaning of the condenser can usually be performed by facility personnel. Cleaning/descaling and sanitizing of
the ice machine system should be performed by your facility’s trained maintenance staff or a Follett authorized
service agent. Regardless of who performs the cleaning, it is the operator’s responsibility to see that this
cleaning is performed according to the schedule below. Service problems resulting from lack of preventive
maintenance will not be covered under the Follett warranty.
Recommended cleaning/descaling and sanitizing intervals*
Symphony Plus
Frequency
Drain Line
weekly
Drain Pan/Drip Pan
weekly
Exterior
as needed
Condenser
monthly (air-cooled only)
Dispenser and Components
semi-annually
Ice Machine
semi-annually
Transport Tube
semi-annually
Ice Storage Area/Bin
semi-annually
* Ice machine and dispenser must be cleaned and sanitized prior to start-up.
Weekly
CAUTION!
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Do not use solvents, abrasive cleaners, metal scrapers or sharp objects to clean any part of the dispenser.
Dispenser drain pan and drain line
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Pour 1 gal. (3.8 L) of hot tap water into drain pan to flush drains.
Splash panel front, SensorSAFE infrared dispensing
1. Deactivate dispensing by pressing and releasing clean switch located on left side of unit under top
front cover.
2. Clean lens and splash panel front using a soft cloth and mild, non-abrasive, non-chlorine based
cleaner.
3. Reactivate dispensing by pressing and releasing clean switch again.
Monthly
CAUTION!
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Do not use solvents, abrasive cleaners, metal scrapers or sharp objects to clean any part of the dispenser.
Condenser (air-cooled ice machine only)
1. Use a vacuum cleaner or stiff brush to carefully clean condenser coils of lint and debris to ensure
optimal performance.
Semi-Annually (more often if conditions dictate)
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A cleaning/descaling and sanitizing procedure should always include both the ice machine and dispenser.
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Icemaking system can be cleaned/descaled in place.
